Chef (Zero-Hour)

Job Title: Chef (Zero-Hour)

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Contract: Permanent

Hours: Zero-hour with shifts advised in advance.

Shift Patterns: 7am–3pm, 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, 1pm–9pm

Salary: £15.45 per hour

Location: Penny Brohn UK National Centre on the outskirts of Bristol, BS20.

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

About the Role

We are delighted to be recruiting a Chef on a zero-hour basis. We are seeking an experienced individual who can work independently in our kitchen, preparing fresh, handmade, seasonal, healthy and nutritious lunches to service users, supporters, external visitors and the local community.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals in line with dietary requirements and centre standards.

Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Manage stock, ordering, and overall kitchen organisation.

Work independently and take initiative during service.

Support occasional events and catering requests.

About You

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a calm, supportive environment and can confidently manage kitchen operations when working solo.

Candidates should have proven experience as a chef in a similar setting with the ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations. They will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and be available to work flexibly across weekdays, evening and weekends.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer:

A workspace set in a beautiful semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol.

Free onsite parking.

Free food after or in-between shifts.

Statutory annual leave and sick leave.

Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre.

Timetable for appointment

Closing date: The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interview: A first stage interview will be held at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre (date to be advised) with successful candidates invited to attend a taster shift in the Penny Brohn kitchen.

Start date: ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.